Today is a perfect day to eat outside -- blue skies, mid-70s, gentle breeze. So we headed for Hot Rod Cafe, which has one of the best decks on Bank Street. I ordered the crispy chicken wrap, picking honey barbecue as my sauce. My lunch companion had a grilled cajun chicken sandwich.

We even got lucky when a sub motored up the Thames.

What's your favorite place to eat outside this time of year?

The stuffies (with chorizo) were outstanding at Skipper's Dock in Stonington.Tim Cotter/The Day